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Abu el Zulof

Downtown
4.6$$ & $$$
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Abu el Zulof Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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#Abu_ElZulof is a fine dining & the best brunch restaurant in Montreal, our mission is to WOW people everyday and bring back forgotten traditional flavors and vibes ??

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Reviews for Abu el Zulof

Food
Service
on Google4.5 (1000+)
*as of 2026-04-01
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80%
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7%
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Review Summary

Overall, reviews describe Abu el Zulof as a lively, welcoming spot where authentic Middle Eastern flavors shine in generous portions, with highlights including mezze, kebab, mansaf, tabbouleh, fattoush, kibbeh nayyeh, and other traditional dishes that keep guests coming back. The atmosphere is repeatedly praised for being warm and festive, with live music and a belly dancer on certain evenings that many find memorable, while the service is often described as friendly, attentive, and professional, making diners feel at home. Guests commonly commend fresh, well seasoned food that is nicely presented and reliably flavorful, and note that the per person set menus and sharing style work well for groups and celebrations. Some reviews mention high prices relative to portion sizes or occasional inconsistency in portions or pacing, and a few dishes receive mixed opinions. Overall, Abu el Zulof is regarded as a strong choice for authentic Lebanese and Middle Eastern dining with a vibrant ambiance, great value for some, and a willingness to return for the overall experience.
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place is very nice & the server faten is really good!!!!!

Feb 15, 2026
on Google

Best sevice, atmosphere, ambiance, food, everything was perfect, thank you abu zulof for such an amazing experience ❤?

Feb 11, 2026
on Google

Elias & Wared were wonderful! Very good service & amazing food! Highly recommended place!

Feb 8, 2026
on Google

Elias & wared were so nice & helpful & the food was amazing

Feb 8, 2026
on Google

Stylish Levanti vibes, cozy environment, excellent service, generous proportion. Price with this size of proportion could be fair. Finally I am able to try Booza, really with great subtle scent while mixed with rich flavor of everything, including Halva. Lentils soup is enough for 2 people, yellow lentils, but not that creamy( compared to the Turkish yellow one). Shish Tawk is dry & lean like what I prefer. Fatoush salad is light in salt while rich in sour taste with mélasee I guess. Service is friendly & efficient, they are really nice & sweet, we shared interest chats. Friday evening there will be concert but it needs reservations in advance & extra payments for enjoying the music, Saturday night there will be belly dancer around.

Feb 4, 2026
on Google

this was an amazing experience!!

Jan 29, 2026
on Google

Food is delicious & service A1 great ambiance!

Jan 29, 2026
on Google

Very nice place, especially Ola very nice cheerful & helpful….

Jan 24, 2026
on Google

Merci énormément à Kenza de l'accueil

Jan 24, 2026
on Google

Cadre vraiment dépaysant chez Abu Zulof, avec une décoration orientale authentique qui plonge immédiatement dans l'ambiance du Moyen-Orient, tant par les couleurs que par les détails du décor. Le restaurant est bien situé au centre-ville de Montréal, ce qui en fait une belle option pour une soirée entre amis ou en couple.
Le service est rapide & attentionné, le personnel reste souriant même quand la salle est pleine, ce qui permet de profiter du repas sans longues attentes. L'ambiance est très agréable, surtout en soirée avec la musique & la danseuse orientale qui ajoutent une touche festive & chaleureuse à l'expérience.
La nourriture est savoureuse, bien présentée & fidèle aux saveurs moyen-orientales, ce qui rend la découverte des plats encore plus appréciable. En revanche, le seul point négatif est la quantité, qui n'était pas aussi généreuse qu'espéré par rapport au prix & au style de cuisine, ce qui laisse un petit goût de « pas assez » à la fin du repas.
Malgré ce bémol, l'ensemble reste une bonne expérience : beau décor, bonne ambiance, service efficace & spectacle agréable, ce qui donne envie d'y retourner pour une autre soirée orientale à Montréal.

Jan 19, 2026
on Google

Great place to share mezza plates & mains with friends or family.

Jan 19, 2026
on Google
5.0

Abu El Zulof is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is warm, lively, & authentically Middle Eastern. The food is outstanding fresh, flavorful, & beautifully presented. Every dish we tried was delicious, especially the mezze, grilled meats, & traditional specialties.

The service is excellent: friendly, attentive, & professional, making you feel truly welcome. The live music & entertainment add a special touch & create an unforgettable dining experience.

Whether you're going for a dinner with friends, a celebration, or a night out with great vibes, Abu El Zulof is the perfect choice. Highly recommended we will definitely be back!

Jan 16, 2026
on Google

Ola was amazing & attentive. The food was amazing as always. The fatoush salad & batersh (?) was delicious. 10/10

Jan 16, 2026
on Google

I've been here twice now. I love this place the food is superb. Our server Ola was great!

Jan 16, 2026
on Google

Très bon repas, le service, les conseils, la qualité & la quantité des plats étaient parfaites ! je n'aurai rien changé, les portions sont généreuses, c'est savoureux & l'ambiance était calme. Nous reviendrons certainement !

Jan 12, 2026
on Google

Petit resto bien sympa/repas excellent . Le service au début était parfait les plats étaient rapidement arrivés après avoir commandé. Par contre, dès qu'on avait terminé de manger, on a dû demander à deux différents serveurs pour le menu afin de choisir le dessert, & cela a pris beaucoup de temps.

Mise à jour : Mon copain & moi sommes retournés à ce resto. & le service était nettement mieux. Plus rapide & efficace. On
recommande le Mansaf 😅

Jan 12, 2026
on Google

Super expérience du début à la fin ! La nourriture était délicieuse, fraîche & pleine de saveurs. Le service était chaleureux & attentionné, on se sent vraiment bien accueillis. L'ambiance est agréable & conviviale. Je recommande à 100 % & j'y retournerai sans hésiter !

Jan 12, 2026
on Google
5.0

Amazing service thank you adib
The view amazing

Jan 7, 2026
on Google
1.0

Too loud music & on google it says they close at 1 am but when they saw us visible Muslims with a Hijab they denied us service & said they are closed at 11:40 pm?? so they closed an hour & 20 mins before the time they listed on google. Which is weird because the waitress was just serving people when she told us they are closed.

I dont recommend muslims to go there.

Jan 2, 2026
on Google

Wonderful experience, food was so delicious the service very friendly
Olla was great

Jan 2, 2026
on Google